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Here’s an up‑to‑date overview of SAM DJ, a professional DJ and party automation application from Spacial (formerly Spacial Audio / SpacialNet):
🎛️ What Is SAM DJ?
SAM DJ, originally known as SAM Party DJ, is a Windows-only DJ software and automation tool developed for venues, parties, and events. It provides robust music library management, automation for continuous playback, and advanced mixing features—without streaming capabilities.([turn0search0]turn0search7)
🔧 Key Features
🎵 Music Library Management
- Supports large media libraries with up to 50,000+ tracks.
- Auto-categorizes tracks using metadata or custom-defined categories.([turn0search7]turn0search3turn0search0)
🔁 Playback & Automation
- Dual Deck mode: queue the next song while another is playing or allow Auto DJ to take over.
- Smart cross-fading with automatic mix points, plus gap-killer to avoid dead air.([turn0search7])
🎙️ Voice Tracking & Announcements
- Pre-record announcements or voiceovers and schedule playback between tracks. Useful for MCs, DJs, or event hosts.([turn0search7])
🎚️ Audio Processing (DSP)
- Includes DSP tools: equalizer, bass EQ, stereo expander, AGC, clipper, and multiband compressors/limiters.
- Ensure high quality sound during playback.([turn0search7]turn0search0)
🎵 Beat Matching & Mixing
- Automatic beat detection for smoother transitions.
- Manual beat‑matching and tempo adjustments to handle transitions.([turn0search7]turn0search0)
🔄 Scheduling & History
- Keeps a detailed play history to avoid repeats.
- Allows scheduling tracks ahead with fading, stopping points, and intros.([turn0search7]turn0search3)
🧩 Fully Customizable Layout
- Flexible UI with configurable work areas (up to 3 zones) to tailor the setup to your workflow.([turn0search7])
⚙️ System Requirements & Licensing
- Platform: Windows only (no macOS support).([turn0search0]turn0search1)
- Hardware Requirements:
- CPU: ~1 GHz or higher
- RAM: ~1 GB
- Disk Space: ~100 MB
- Sound card required for playback devices.([turn0search0]turn0search2)
- Price: $99 USD (excluding taxes); free trial available.([turn0search7])
✅ Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Designed for automated DJ playback—great for parties, events, or background music.
- Handles massive libraries with categories, auto-sorting, and non-repetitive logic.
- Smart automation features reduce manual intervention.
👎 Cons
- Windows-exclusive—no support for macOS.
- Lacks live streaming or remote DJ features (unlike SAM Broadcaster).
- No advanced on-air hosting or listener interaction tools.([turn0search0]turn0search7)
🧭 How SAM DJ Compares to SAM Broadcaster Pro
| Feature | SAM DJ | SAM Broadcaster PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | DJ/Event automation software | Full radio automation & streaming |
| Streaming Support | 🚫 None | ✅ Yes |
| Live On-Air Capability | No | Yes (built-in encoder) |
| Voice Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Music Library & Scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Platform | Windows | Windows only |
Only SAM Broadcaster PRO enables streaming your audio content online—SAM DJ is specifically for playback automation at venues or parties.([turn0search0])
🧩 Final Take
Use SAM DJ if you want professional-grade DJ automation: auto‑fade tracks, manage huge libraries, schedule voiceovers, and ensure uninterrupted music for live events or retail environments. It’s not meant for internet radio streaming—if you need broadcasting capabilities, SAM Broadcaster PRO or SAM Cast would be the tools to explore.
